Field Supervisor
Pocklington - UK
Job Summary
Hours: 37 hours any additional hours to accommodate the needs of the business
Salary: To be discussed depending on experience
The Field Care Supervisor is responsible for supporting Care Professionals to deliver safe high-quality person-centred care. Acting as the organisations eyes and ears in the field the Field Care Supervisor ensures clients needs are fully met while Care Professionals feel confident competent supported and valued in their roles.
The Field Care Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining quality safety and consistency of care delivery supporting staff development and retention and working closely with the Care Manager to ensure a positive experience for both clients and Care Pros.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting Quality Care in the Field
- Provide visible support to Care Pros working in the community
- Monitor the quality of care delivered to clients through observation spot checks and direct engagement
- Ensure care is delivered in line with care plans risk assessments and organisational standards
- Act promptly on any concerns relating to care quality client wellbeing or safety escalating appropriately
Competency Assessment Training & Development
- Carry out competency assessments and signoffs in line with policy and best practice including (but not limited to):
- Medication administration
- Moving and handling
- Catheter care
- Any additional specialist competencies required
- Hold and maintain relevant assessor qualifications to carry out competency signoffs safely and effectively
- Work closely with the Care Manager and the Trainer to support learning development and ongoing competence
- Identify training needs through field observation provide feedback and contribute to Care Pro development plans
Care Professional Support Mentoring & Retention
- Provide mentoring and reassurance to Care Pros in the field
- Support Care Pros to build confidence skills and professionalism
- Act as a trusted point of contact for Care Pros listening to concerns and providing guidance
- Contribute to improved staff engagement and retention through consistent support and relationship-building
Delivering Care Where Required
- Deliver care directly to clients where required including:
- Providing cover in emergency or short-notice situations
- Supporting assessments reviews or transitions
- Role-model best practice in person-centred care
Supporting the Operations Team
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients their families and other professionals involved in their care.
- Conduct Service Reviews and Quality Assurance calls and manage follow up actions
- Create maintain and audit digital client care plans and risk assessments
- Support the Care Manager by identifying changes in client needs risks or opportunities for improvement
Governance Safety & Professional Practice
- Maintain accurate timely records of competency assessments observations and actions taken
- Follow safeguarding incident reporting and escalation procedures
- Comply with relevant legislation regulatory standards and internal policies
- Act in line with organisational values professionalism and ethical standards
Reporting & Working Relationships
- Direct reporting line: Registered Care Manager
- Line manager to Care Professionals
This document describes the general nature and level of work for the position. It is not a comprehensive list of its responsibilities duties skills efforts and conditions. Your employer reserves the right to modify the description in the future with or without notice. The responsibilities for this position are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications :
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience providing care within a domiciliary care setting
- Understanding of person-centred care safeguarding and risk management
- Competence in medication moving and handling catheter care and other specialist care areas
- Relevant Assessor qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong communication coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to work independently while remaining connected to wider teams
Desirable
- Experience in a supervisory senior carer or mentoring role
- Familiarity with regulatory inspection frameworks (e.g. CQC)
- Experience supporting staff retention and engagement initiatives
Values & Behaviours
- Compassionate supportive and approachable
- Professional reliable and accountable
- Calm and confident in challenging or complex situations
- Committed to developing others and maintaining high standards
- Acts with integrity and in line with organisational values
Additional Information :
If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions we would love to hear from you.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Home Instead is the worlds leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CARE Professional t ... View more